First instruction that is absolutely mandatory in order for us to continue with this conversation: go to your kitchen pantry, grab all those little Swiss Miss instant hot chocolate packets, and throw them away or put them in a box to donate. STAT. GO DO IT.
Okay, now that that's all worked out, say hello to this delicious homemade hot chocolate that is baaaaaasically just as easy as throwing ...

Picture me sipping this while reclining in a soft beach chair with three, no - four, people surrounding me, fanning me with palm leaves. That is the space I automatically transfer to while drinking this ABSURDLY refreshing watermelon-y, lime-y, mint-y, slightly fizzy beverage from heaven. On the refreshing scale of 1 to 10, this watermelon refresher is a 34. Feel me?
Watermelon and summer are ...

You guys ready for the refreshing drink that ends the competition between all other refreshing drinks in the world?? Here it is peeps...this lavender lemonade. Oh man, is it good. The subtle, floral lavender flavor that comes through in each sip gives the perfect unique spin on the traditional lemonade, not to mention it screams spring loudly and obnoxiously in your ear as you're drinking your icy ...

Let's just chat for a minute about Pumpkin Spice Lattes.
Before we chat, though, I need to tell you that I am in fact one of those annoying people who are absolutely OBSESSED in a non-socially-acceptable-way with Pumpkin Spice Lattes... #sorryimnotsorry #pumpkinspiceforever.
So. Chat. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. They are one of the most exciting parts of fall. The sweet, pumpkin-y, spicy, foamy, ...

Don't you love it when you are eating something that is crazy, insanely, ridiculously good for you but still tastes amazing? It's like when you are eating a doughnut or a cookie and thinking...man, how amazing would it be if eating junk food like this was the heath equivalent of a salad? I love creating recipes that are amazing for you but don't make you feel like you are making a sacrifice to eat ...